IBC's Senior Singles Group
Who's Invited: Singles 50 years or older (generally)
Purpose: Community and Connection
Even though IBC as a whole is a loving, supportive community it still remains that single seniors can face loneliness and isolation. Our singles group provides a space for us to connect with others who share similar life experiences and challenges, encouraging friendships and additional support networks.
Support System:
Participants can share their experiences, challenges and triumphs with each other, providing emotional and spiritual support to each other. This is especially beneficial when we are dealing with loss, health issues or other life transitions. We pray for each other and when facing difficult situations we make every effort to have someone from the group go with us when we don't want to face something alone.
Activities and Engagement:
Organizing social events, outings, gatherings can keep seniors active and engaged in the community. We engage in everything from monthly luncheons, to game nights, movies, musical events, and we are planning additional active activites for the warmer weather.
Organization:
Currently led by Cathy McMahon (widowed) and Crystal Sarno (divorced)
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Purpose: Community and Connection
Even though IBC as a whole is a loving, supportive community it still remains that single seniors can face loneliness and isolation. Our singles group provides a space for us to connect with others who share similar life experiences and challenges, encouraging friendships and additional support networks.
Support System:
Participants can share their experiences, challenges and triumphs with each other, providing emotional and spiritual support to each other. This is especially beneficial when we are dealing with loss, health issues or other life transitions. We pray for each other and when facing difficult situations we make every effort to have someone from the group go with us when we don't want to face something alone.
Activities and Engagement:
Organizing social events, outings, gatherings can keep seniors active and engaged in the community. We engage in everything from monthly luncheons, to game nights, movies, musical events, and we are planning additional active activites for the warmer weather.
Organization:
Currently led by Cathy McMahon (widowed) and Crystal Sarno (divorced)
Questions?
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You’re invited: Senior Singles Dessert & Spiritual Disciplines Series
Please join the Immanuel Bible Church Senior Singles Group for an evening of fellowship, sweet treats, and spiritual growth. Our series begins January 15 and will continue monthly through June — we will meet thereafter on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Immanuel Bible Church In room A211.
What: Potluck dessert, teaching, and group discussion on a Spiritual Discipline
When: January 15 (series continues on the 3rd Thursday each month, Feb–Jun) • at 6:30pm
Where: Immanuel Bible Church, In room A211.
Who: Senior Singles — all are welcome
Format
January–June we will explore six spiritual disciplines to help us grow in our walk with Christ. Each session includes a teaching, an opportunity for questions, and a time of fellowship and prayer, small group practice of that spiritual discipline.
Schedule:
Even though evenings will be dark and cold, this is a warm opportunity to learn, share, and encourage one another on our faith journey.
RSVP / Questions
Please RSVP by January 12
For questions: Crystal Sarno, 703.9276264 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please join the Immanuel Bible Church Senior Singles Group for an evening of fellowship, sweet treats, and spiritual growth. Our series begins January 15 and will continue monthly through June — we will meet thereafter on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Immanuel Bible Church In room A211.
What: Potluck dessert, teaching, and group discussion on a Spiritual Discipline
When: January 15 (series continues on the 3rd Thursday each month, Feb–Jun) • at 6:30pm
Where: Immanuel Bible Church, In room A211.
Who: Senior Singles — all are welcome
Format
- 6:00 -6:30pm — Arrival & potluck dessert (please bring a dessert to share)
- 6:30–7:00 pm — Teaching on the month’s Spiritual Discipline
- 7:00 - 7:30pm — Q&A
- 7:30–8:00 pm — Small group discussion, practice and prayer
January–June we will explore six spiritual disciplines to help us grow in our walk with Christ. Each session includes a teaching, an opportunity for questions, and a time of fellowship and prayer, small group practice of that spiritual discipline.
Schedule:
- 1st meeting - What are the Spiritual Disciples and Why do we care about them?
- 2nd Meeting - Prayer
- 3rd Meeting - Bible Study
- 4th Meeting - Bible Reading - Memorizing and Meditating on Scripture
- 5th Meeting - Fasting (including Silence)
- 6th Meeting - Celebration
Even though evenings will be dark and cold, this is a warm opportunity to learn, share, and encourage one another on our faith journey.
- Grow deeper in our relationship with God. The disciplines are ways God shapes and draws us into intimacy with Him (e.g., Psalm 1; Matthew 6:6). Practicing them intentionally helps faith move from head-knowledge to life-formation.
- Encourage one another. We don’t walk this journey alone. Hebrews 10:24–25 reminds us to spur one another on. Doing the disciplines in community provides encouragement, testimony, and shared wisdom.
- Find fresh purpose and meaning. Many of us have extra time and life experience; the disciplines help us use that time to serve, pray, reflect, and listen to where God is leading us next.
- Gain strength for daily life. Practices like prayer, Scripture reading, and Sabbath cultivate peace, resilience, and joy — especially helpful in seasons of change, loss, or loneliness.
- Leave a spiritual legacy. As we deepen our walk, we model faith for others and can offer counsel, mentoring, and hope to younger Christians and peers alike (2 Peter 1:5–8).
RSVP / Questions
Please RSVP by January 12
For questions: Crystal Sarno, 703.9276264 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
